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"During the year three loop induction amplifiers were
installed, together with other items of specialist
equipment. It is hoped that, in the near future, all
classrooms will be fully equipped with powerful and
selective amplifying equipment. Unfortunately the
efficiency of this equipment will be impaired because of
the impracticability of attempting the accoustic treatment
of the existing classrooms,
"In January 1960 Mr. Head the Peripatetic Teacher of
the Deaf appointed by Essex but based on this school, took
up his appointment. It soon became apparent that the
amount of work involved was too much for one teacher. and
Miss Hodges was appointed and commenced in December.
"Three hundred and twelve children attended the school
for pure-tone audiometry tests and a number for speech
audiometry. The pure-tone tests are very ably conducted by
Mrs. Leach, S.R.N.
"In October and November Dr. Dooley conducted a full
medical inspection.
"A total of 179 minor treatments have been given by
Mrs. Leach, S.R.N.
"In May I visited a new school for the deaf in Bremen
and met a number of otologists and educationalists.
Whilst the children do not receive many of the benefits
enjoyed by children in this country, the school buildings
and equipment are of very high standard.
"During the year we have received our usual large
number of visitors and the children have visited museums,
factories and places of interest.
"An approach was made to the Ministry of Health in
the hope that more convenient arrangements could be made
for the issue and maintainance of individual hearing aids.
At present aids etc. are issued from a centre in London.
Unfortunately the alternative arrangements which were
offered would have proved to be just as inconvenient had
they been accepted.
I have to express my thanks to all my colleagues
for their continuing efforts on behalf of the children.''